(Xinhua) Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Friday called on academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) to pioneer breakthroughs in core technologies and cultivate talent to build China into a self-reliant sci-tech powerhouse.

Addressing a symposium marking the 70th anniversary of CAS' Academic Divisions, Ding, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, emphasized the academy's historic role in overcoming strategic tech bottlenecks and cultivating world-class talent.

(China Daily) Russian cybersecurity giant Kaspersky has defied broader industry challenges to post robust growth in China, citing a 20-30 percent annual revenue surge over the past five years and touting its potential in the world's second-largest economy as global cyberthreats escalate.

(China Daily) Chinese NEV maker XPeng has entered Italy, a top five automotive market in Europe, as it grows its presence in the continent where modern vehicles were invented.

XPeng announced its entry at the 2025 Milan Design Week, where it showcased its AI-powered P7+, the X2 flying car developed by its affiliate XPeng AeroHT, and a humanoid robot, positioning the brand at the intersection of mobility, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

(China Daily) The plan of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to open two major research centers in Brazil will help boost local technology, sustainable development and talent pool while expanding its market share in Latin America, according to analysts.

BYD, one of the world's bestselling electric carmakers, will open its centers in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia, according to BYD Brazil.

(Xinhua) With four new satellites launched this month to expand the Tianqi constellation, China is accelerating a presence in low-Earth orbit to support its surging demand for smart device connectivity.

Following SpaceX's lead, an increasing number of Chinese aerospace firms have begun constructing Starlink-style satellite networks over the past years.

(China Daily) Huawei Technologies Co has made progress in commercializing its self-developed enterprise resource planning system, MetaERP, with multiple State-owned enterprises adopting the system to support daily operations. This move puts pressure on foreign companies such as SAP and Oracle in the Chinese market, sources familiar with the matter told China Daily.

ERP is key software that underpins a company's business operations, ranging from accounting to supply chain management.

(China Daily) Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia Technology unveiled on Monday its latest handset targeting gaming and esports enthusiasts, the Red Magic 10S Pro series, as the company aims to capture a bigger share of the mid-range to high-end mobile phone market.

The new phone is equipped with enhanced imaging chips and a battery with a 7500 mAh capacity.

(China Daily) Chinese autonomous driving companies are ramping up efforts to make forays into overseas markets and expand the number of robotaxi fleets as part of a broader push to bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles and enhance their competitiveness on the global intelligent automotive landscape.

(Xinhua) BYD, a Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker, is expanding its footprint in Sri Lanka with plans to introduce DENZA, its premium luxury brand, through local distributor John Keells CG Auto.

This was revealed at a press conference held here on Tuesday. Representatives of BYD and John Keells signed an MoU to facilitate DENZA's entry into the local market, showing their ambition to expand Sri Lanka's high-end electric vehicles.

(Xinhua) China successfully launched its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen-2, in the early hours of Thursday, an endeavor designed to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.

The mission marks the 578th launch of the Long March series of carrier rockets.
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